Historical Village of HokkaidoUncovering Hokkaido's History at Kaitaku no Mura (MUST-SEE!)

The Historical Village of Hokkaido is an open-air museum of relocated and restored buildings that represent the history of Hokkaido from 1868 to the 1920s (from the Meiji period to the beginning of the Showa period). It was opened in 1983 to preserve important cultural assets of Hokkaido for future generations and provide experiences of past history and culture in the Meiji and Taisho periods. There are 52 buildings, arranged in four groups: the Town, Fishing Village, Farm Village, and Mountain Village. Each building contains displays that illustrate the lifestyles, cultures, and industries of people during the Meiji and Taisho periods. 00:00 Entering Hokkaido Historical Village 02:11 The School 04:03 Municipality 05:34 Barbershop 05:55 Pottery House 06:23 Factory Welcome history buffs and travel enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a captivating journey through the Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku no Mura), an open-air museum that transports you back